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Published: Jan 11, 2023 · Modified: Feb 19, 2024 by chhavi

Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Balls

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Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Balls - fudgy, dark chocolate balls that are out of this world! While being high in protein and Vegan.

Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Ball  in a pink shallow bowl

TASTE: Sweet chocolate balls
TEXTURE: Soft, fudgy
EASE: Very Very Easy!
APPEARANCE: Round handmade balls
PROS: Plant-based, Vegan, high protein ball perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast of a 4 o'clock snack with coffee. Equally loved by kids and adults!
CONS: Shaping them can be messy
Diet: Paleo, Plant-Based & Vegan

A quick pick me up that will instantly perk you up!

How many times have you craved something sweet in the middle of the day or perhaps at night? How many times do your kids want a snack?

If you are like me, then the answer is always "Too many to count!"

These bliss balls are a perfect answer to all those woes! They are high in nutrient value- full of dates, nuts, and oats. It cannot get better than this!

My 5-year-old loves them. Now, out of the zillion snack breaks, one is sorted! Plus, they are a great school snack, too.

In India, these are usually called laddus. Traditional laddus or bliss balls recipes are Chickpea flour ghee laddus and Ragi or finger millet laddus.

Speaking of healthy decadence, have you tried making Overnight Oats ? They are such a great breakfast alternative!

Oh, another instant pick-me-up is this air fryer caramelized banana. It's so so good! Give it a try!

Why we love these Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Balls

  • Refined Sugar-Free
  • Full of nutrients, protein, and fats
  • A quick snack, even breakfast when we are on the run!
  • Easily available ingredients
  • One batch lasts 6-7 days on the counter & 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

Ingredients for Chocolate Bliss Balls

Do you want me to let you in on THE secret? Here are the ingredients- prepared to be shocked!

  • Dates
  • Almonds
  • Oats
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cocoa
  • Protein Powder
  • Salt
ingredients to make Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Ball- Dates
Almonds
Oats
Peanut Butter
Cocoa
Protein Powder
Salt

Dates

Ideally, use medjool dates. They are softer, larger, and meatier than the rest.

But they tend to be costly.

I have made the same recipe with different dates. Sometimes, the mixture is too dry, and I have had to add a little bit more peanut butter. That's frankly the only difference.

So use what you have, what you can afford.

Do remember to remove the seed from the date. Plus, check if the dates are dipped in sugar syrup while buying. Yes. That's a thing!

Another great recipe with dates is Date Snickers - chocolate-covered peanut butter stuffed dates.

Protein Powder

I have used plant-based protein powder to make this. Any other kind will also work.

How to make Chocolate Bliss Balls

Here is step by step description of how to make chocolate bliss balls

Step 1: Toast the nuts

You can use a cast iron pan, oven, or air fryer.

Toasting the nuts makes them last longer and helps bind the balls better.

Also, microwave the dates for 30 seconds to soften them up.

Step 2: Blend

Add all the ingredients in a food processor or a blender. I prefer using my blender. It frankly does a better job of blitzing everything so that I don't have to add too much peanut butter.

To make this whole process simpler, add the dates first, followed by the nuts, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and the oats.

This way, the bottom bits get processed first.

Step 3- Form into balls

The Blended mixture will be a little warm from all the blitzing plus the toasted nuts.

Take 1 tablespoon of mixture in your hand and squeeze it into a tight mass. Now, roll gently between your palms.

This mixture should give you about 20 golf-sized balls.

Optional Step

If you like, you can roll the balls in dried coconut flakes or cocoa.

Rolling them in cocoa will make them quite intense and might not be kid-friendly.

You can also dip the balls into melted chocolate for an extra special.

The best part about these Chocolate Fudge Balls is that they are easy to make, easy to store, and last forever, so they make the best make-and-carry snack.

But the better than the best part is how decadent these taste and look! These are absolutely fudgy, decadent, sinful little fudge balls that make you feel so good without making you feel like a glutton.

Storing & Refrigerating

I keep them in a jar on the counter. Whenever I am reaching out to snack mindlessly, this is in front and center, and I eat this instead! It lasts about 7-8 days on the counter.

You can easily keep it in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks. Most of the ingredients are stable at room temperature, so they stay good for a while.

If you have made extra, you can freeze them too. Just pop them in a freezer bag or a freezer-friendly container. Freeze up to 3-4 months.

To eat, simply microwave one ball for 10-20 seconds.

Possible Variations

You can switch the recipe to make different versions and variations of these bliss balls. Here are some that I have made in the past

Cranberry & Chocolate Bliss Balls - Substitute ¼ cup of almonds with dried cranberries
Chocolate Walnut Bliss Balls - Use walnuts or pecans instead of almonds
Enriched Moringa Bliss Balls
- Add 1 tablespoon of moringa powder to amp up the nutrient value of these balls. No one will know! I promise!
Nut-Free Seed Bliss Balls - To make these chocolate bliss balls nut-free, use seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Also, switch the peanut butter with seed butter.

Here is a special recipe for Christmas and holidays- holiday truffles.

If you want to replace white sugar with a better alternative, try making your own stevia using this stevia powder recipe.

Here are more healthy recipes for you

Here are some more healthy pick-me-ups for you to binge on!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Seeds Brittle or Chikki
Finger Millet Laddoos
Besan Ladoo

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Tried it? I’d love to know! Tag me or drop a comment below — your feedback totally makes my day.

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Chocolate Date Protein Energy Bliss Balls

Gluten Free,Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Bliss Balls- These are full of protein and nutrients and are an excellent snack and pre-post workout snack option.
4.43 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 20 small bliss balls
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Dates 180 gms ; Pitted
  • 1 Cup Quick Oats 115 gms
  • ¼ Cup Protein Powder 40 gms ; plant based or whey protein
  • ½ Cup Cocoa 50 gms
  • 1 Cup Almonds 150 gms
  • ¼ Cup Peanut Butter 60 gms
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Toast the almonds for 5-10 minutes on low flame till fragrant.
  • Microwave the dates for 30 seconds to soften them.
  • Add the almonds, dates, oats, peanut butter, and cocoa to the blender.
  • Blitz all the ingredients together.
  • Add more peanut butter if the mixture looks too dry.
  • Scoop out and form into balls.
  • Optional- Roll into dry Cocoa or shredded coconut

Notes

Substitutions

Feel free to play around with the recipe.
Substitute Almonds with cashews, walnuts, pistachios,hazelnuts or go nut free with seeds like sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Substitute Peanut butter with any other nut butter.
Nut Free Seed Bliss Balls - To make these chocolate bliss balls nut free, use seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Also switch the peanut butter with seed butter.

Storage

Store these bliss balls in a jar on the counter for 7-8 days.
In the refrigerator, they can last for 3-4 weeks
In the freezer, they stay good for 3-4 months.
To eat, just microwave the ball for 5-10 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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